Bebop Spoken There

Gary Bartz: ''Music is nature's gift to man. It's the only religion. We're living in a terrible era, but what a beautiful thing music is. Look how it brings us together like religion is supposed to; and with no language barriers.'' (Jazzwise September, 2026)

The Things They Say!

This is a good opportunity to say thanks to BSH for their support of the jazz scene in the North East (and beyond) - it's no exaggeration to say that if it wasn't for them many, many fine musicians, bands and projects across a huge cross section of jazz wouldn't be getting reviewed at all, because we're in the "desolate"(!) North. (M & SSBB on F/book 23/12/24)

Postage

18918 (and counting) posts since we started blogging 18 years ago. 782 of them this year alone and, so far this month (Sept. 18.) 61.

Reviewers wanted

Whilst BSH attempts to cover as many gigs, festivals and albums as possible, to make the site even more comprehensive we need more 'boots on the ground' to cover the albums seeking review - a large percentage of which never get heard - report on gigs or just to air your views on anything jazz related. Interested? then please get in touch. Contact details are on the blog. Look forward to hearing from you. Lance

From This Moment On

September.

Mon 21: Friends of Jazz @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Mon 21: Lewis Watson Quartet @ The Black Bull, Blaydon. 8:00pm. Coltrane centenary.

Tue 22: ???

Wed 23: Vieux Carré Hot 4 @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Wed 23: Darlington Big Band @ Darlington & Simpson Rolling Mills Social Club, Darlington. 7:00pm. Free. Rehearsal session (open to the public).
Wed 23: Lewis Watson Quartet @ The Lit & Phil, Newcastle. 7:30pm. A John Coltrane Centenary Concert (b. 23. 09. 1926). SOLD OUT!
Wed 23: Take it to the Bridge @ The Globe, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free.

Thu 24: Vieux Carré Hot 4 @ The Millstone, Mill Rise, South Gosforth, Newcastle. 1:00pm. Free.
Thu 24: Castillo Nuevo Orquesta @ Pilgrim, Newcastle. £6.50. 7:30pm (doors).
Thu 24: Arun Ghosh @ Gosforth Civic Theatre, Newcastle. 8:00pm (7:30pm doors). £21.05. (£22.00. on the door). A Newcastle Festival of Jazz & Improvised Music event.
Thu 24: Shalala @ The Globe, Newcastle. 8:00pm. £7.00.

Fri 25: Mark Williams Trio @ The Gala, Durham. 1:00pm. £9.00.
Fri 25: Classic Swing @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 25: Rendezvous Jazz @ The Monkseaton Arms. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 25: New Orleans Preservation Jazz Band @ The Oxbridge Hotel, Stockton. 1:00pm. £5.00.
Fri 25: Get the Blessing + Dilettante @ The Cluny (Cluny 2), Newcastle. 7:30pm (doors). £18.00. + bf. A Newcastle Festival of Jazz & Improvised Music event.
Fri 25: Jazz Sabbath @ The Glasshouse, Gateshead. 8:00pm.

Sat 26: Adam Fairhall & Johnny Hunter: Play Mary Lou Williams @ The Cumberland Arms, Byker, Newcastle. 6:00pm. Free. A Newcastle Festival of Jazz & Improvised Music event.
Sat 26: John Pope Quintet + Urvashi @ The Cumberland Arms, Byker, Newcastle. 8:00pm. £15.40. A Newcastle Festival of Jazz & Improvised Music event.

Sun 27: Salty Dog @ The Cluny. 12:30pm (doors). Free (donations).
Sun 27: Musicians Unlimited @ West Hartlepool RFC. 1:00pm. Free.
Sun 27: Zach Sewell-Lara Hopper Quintet @ Queen’s Hall, Hexham. 3:00pm. £12.00., £10.00.
Sun 27: Ruth Lambert Trio @ The Juke Shed, North Shields. 3:00pm. Free. Ruth Lambert (vocals); Giles Strong (guitar); Paul Grainger (double bass).
Sun 27: 4B @ The Ticket Office, Whitley Bay. 3:00pm. Free.
Sun 27: Alex Hitchcock Quartet @ The Globe, Newcastle. 8:00pm. £16.00., £14.00. A Newcastle Festival of Jazz & Improvised Music event.

Monday, September 14, 2026

Press release: Six World-Class Jazz Stars Announced for Autumn/Winter Residency at London’s Bechstein Hall

Leading live music promoter All Blue Music, in partnership with Bechstein Hall, is thrilled to announce an exceptional lineup of six premier jazz performances running from September to December 2026. Located in the heart of London at 22 Wigmore Street, this exclusive series – The Bechstein Hall Sessions – will play host to a vibrant mix of UK music icons, rising international stars, and award-winning instrumentalists.

The Bechstein Hall Sessions include two exclusive shows as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. Music lovers can enjoy pre- and post-performance drinks at the venue's bar for every show.
  • James Pearson ‘History of Jazz Piano’
    • Date & Time: Thursday 24 September 2026 | 7pm
    • The Artistic Director of Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club takes audiences on a whistle-stop journey through a century of jazz greatness – from Ragtime and Stride to Boogie Woogie and Big Band.
  • Joe Webb + Will Sach
    • Date & Time: Thursday 15 October 2026 | 7pm
    • An extraordinary debut duo show featuring the globally acclaimed pianist Joe Webb and regular double bassist Will Sach, blending traditional jazz idioms with a contemporary 90s Brit-pop flair.
  • Ian Shaw – ‘Elton, Bowie, Waits, Ray & Me’
    • Date & Time: Thursday 29 October 2026 | 7pm
    • The multi-award-winning jazz singer and broadcaster delivers a hilarious, soulful rollercoaster vocal-piano show honoring his teenage musical heroes.
  • Anaïs Reno with Jamie Safir
    • Date & Time: Tuesday 17 November 2026 | 7pm (EFG London Jazz Festival)
    • A rare, intimate duo performance from the New York City vocal sensation and rising star alongside premier UK pianist Jamie Safir.
  • Nikki Yeoh
    • Date & Time: Thursday 19 November 2026 | 7pm (EFG London Jazz Festival)
    • The boundary-pushing pianist, composer, and Jazz FM presenter brings her deeply rooted improvisational mastery and creative, adventurous spirit to the stage.
  • Liane Carroll
    • Date & Time: Thursday 10 December 2026 | 20:00—21:15
    • One of the UK’s most powerful, emotionally compelling jazz vocal treasures closes out the year with her signature blend of jazz, blues, storytelling, and soul.
 
About All Blue Music
All Blue Music is a premier live music promoter and agency dedicated to producing high-calibre jazz, soul, and contemporary roots music events across the United Kingdom. Founded by industry experts with decades of experience, All Blue Music partners with elite historical and contemporary spaces to connect world-class musicians with discerning music enthusiasts.
About Bechstein Hall
Situated at 22 Wigmore Street in Central London, Bechstein Hall is a landmark acoustic venue renowned for its rich musical heritage and exceptional intimacy. Seamlessly blending world-class technical facilities with historic charm, the venue serves as a sanctuary for acoustic perfection, hosting elite pianists, vocalists, and chamber configurations in a uniquely immersive setting.
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